# How to Edit Joomla Template

> To customize your Joomla website's appearance, open Site Template Styles, select a template, and access Template Options. Adjust the layout, colors, fonts, and presets in the settings panel. Customize site structure, modify the title area, manage menus, create menu items, view your homepage, and click Save.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-edit-joomla-template/
Apps: Joomla
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3c95ab56e05a00fe4108/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open 'Site Template Styles' to customize your website's appearance and layout.
2. Select your preferred template you want to modify. This controls your site's overall design.
3. Access 'Template Options' to fine-tune your website's visual elements and functionality.
4. Inside the template settings panel, you can edit the layout, colors, fonts, and more without touching code.
5. Apply presets to instantly transform your site with a new coordinated color palette.
6. Customize your site structure in the 'Layout' section for optimal content placement.
7. Modify the title area to control how your page headings appear to visitors.
8. Return to 'Menu' management to continue enhancing your site navigation.
9. Expand your site navigation by creating a new menu item for visitors.
10. View your homepage to see how the updated menu structure looks in context.
11. Click 'Save' to confirm your contact information displays correctly for visitors to reach you easily.